Masks and Costumes of Kyōgen Theater
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Kyōgen Costume (Suō) with Umbrellas, Muromachi period, 16th century
Japanese Gallery (Honkan) Room 9
July 5, 2022 (Tue) - August 28, 2022 (Sun)Kyōgen is classical comedic theater that takes inspiration from daily life in the Muromachi period (1392–1573). Kyōgen plays mimic interactions between humans, gods, and natural phenomena. The actors wear costumes dyed in flamboyant patterns and sometimes don masks with humorous expressions. We invite you to imagine the lively dialogue of the characters through these kyōgen masks and costumes.
| Designation | Name | Creation/ Excavation/ Provenance |
Period | Acquisition/ Ownership/ Accession Number |
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| Highlight | "Kyōgen" Costume ("Suō") with Umbrellas | Muromachi period, 16th century | I-2218 | ||||
| Highlight | "Kyōgen" Costume ("Kataginu") with a Rabbit, Waves, Peony Vines, Sandbanks, and Broadleaf Bamboo | Edo period, 19th century | I-4106 | ||||
| Highlight | "Kyōgen" Mask: "Usobuki" | Muromachi - Azuchi-Momoyama period, 16th century | C-80 | ||||
| Highlight | "Kyōgen" Mask: "Saru" | Muromachi - Azuchi-Momoyama period, 16th century | C-1145 |